Why Vitamin D Matters When Your Muscles Aren't Moving
When you're stuck in bed or can't move for a while, your muscles get smaller and weaker—that's called disuse atrophy. Scientists discovered that vitamin D …
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Why Weak Muscles and Fatty Liver Disease Feed Each Other
Scientists discovered that two common health problems—fatty liver disease and muscle weakness—are connected in a two-way relationship. When you have one …
Read MoreVitamin D and Blood Sugar Control in Older Adults with Diabetes
Researchers studied 180 older adults (ages 60+) to understand how vitamin D levels affect blood sugar control and muscle health in people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Lose Mobility Faster: Iron and Cell Power
As we age, some older adults lose the ability to move around much faster than others, but scientists haven't fully understood why. This new study is looking at …
Read MoreWhy People With Parkinson's Have Weaker Bones
People with Parkinson's disease face a serious problem: their bones become weaker and break more easily, especially their hip bones. This happens because …
Read MoreCan Vitamin B12 Supplements Slow ALS Progression?
Researchers studied 120 people with ALS (a disease affecting nerve cells) to see if vitamin B12 supplements could help. They found that taking B12 supplements …
Read MoreThe Right Diet for Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
As people get older, they sometimes develop a tricky health problem called sarcopenic obesity—having extra body fat while losing muscle strength at the same …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weak Muscles Even With Extra Weight
A new review explains a health problem called sarcopenic obesity, where older people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This combination is …
Read MoreBetter Balance of Body Chemicals May Protect Muscle and Bone Health
Researchers studied over 3,300 American adults to understand how the balance between harmful and helpful chemicals in our bodies affects muscle and bone …
Read MoreRare Nerve Condition Shows Two Types at Once
Doctors reported an unusual case of a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare condition where the body's immune system attacks nerve cells. What …
Read MoreVitamins C and E Help Older Women Build More Muscle
Researchers studied 60 older women with weak muscles to see if adding vitamin C and E supplements to exercise workouts would help them get stronger. For 12 …
Read More6-Week Workout Plan Cuts Surgery Risks in Half for Liver Patients
Researchers tested whether a 6-week program of exercise and special nutrition could help patients with weak muscles recover better after major liver surgery. …
Read MoreWhy Your Muscles Need Vitamin B12 to Work Properly
Scientists discovered that vitamin B12 plays an important role in keeping your muscle cells healthy and energetic. When mice didn't get enough B12, their …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Muscle Strength in People With Severe Digestion Problems
Researchers tested whether vitamin D supplements could help people with chronic intestinal failure—a serious condition where the digestive system can't absorb …
Read MoreWhy Rare Bone Disease Weakens Muscles: New Lab Discovery
Scientists discovered how a rare genetic disease called X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) damages muscle cells. The disease causes a protein called FGF23 to …
Read MoreA Rare Genetic Disorder That Affects Muscles and Heart Later in Life
Doctors discovered a woman in her 30s with a rare genetic condition that affects how her cells produce energy. This condition, called mitochondrial phosphate …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Keep Older Adults Strong and Mobile
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis TO-A might help prevent the muscle weakness that comes with aging. In …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Need to Check Their B12 Levels
As people get older, they're more likely to have low vitamin B12 without knowing it. This vitamin is super important for keeping your brain sharp, your muscles …
Read MoreWhy Your Grip Strength Matters More Than You Think
Researchers studied how grip strength—the force you can make when squeezing something—relates to a condition called sarcopenic obesity, where people have weak …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Older Adults Recover Faster and Costs Less
Researchers studied whether a special protein drink designed to build muscle could help older adults with muscle weakness recover better during hospital …
Read MoreExercise and Better Food Help Older Adults Build Muscle and Stay Balanced
Researchers tested whether combining special nursing care, good nutrition, and exercise could help older adults with sarcopenia—a condition where muscles …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Strengthening Weak Muscles in Kidney Disease
Researchers discovered that a medication called pirfenidone may help strengthen muscles in people who have both chronic kidney disease and poor blood flow to …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters So Much for Older Adults' Bones and Muscles
Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps our bodies in many ways, especially as we get older. Scientists have found that many elderly people don't get enough vitamin …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Levels May Help Prevent Frailty in Older Adults
A large review of 41 studies involving over 500,000 older adults found that higher vitamin D levels are linked to lower risk of frailty. People with the …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Rarely Cause Nerve Problems Called GBS
Researchers looked at cases where people developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after weight loss surgery. GBS is a rare condition where the body's immune …
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